Class Teacher - Full-time

Bishop Chavasse Primary School , Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2086-138T
• Posted:19/03/2026
• Pay:Main Pay Range
• Start Date:Thurs 27 August 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 27 April 2026

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We are seeking an exceptional class teacher with commitment and enthusiasm to join our dedicated team. 

We strongly encourage potential candidates to come and visit before applying. Please take a look at the candidate pack below, browse our website and visit our Facebook page to get a feel for our warm and wonderful school.

Please contact recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk or phone 01732 676040 to arrange a tour.

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.

Information about the school

Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and are located in South Tonbridge (postcode TN11 0FB).

Pupils moved into our new, state of the art school building in April 2019. We have:

• Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors – one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2; • Outdoor areas including designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing walls, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a richly equipped, carefully designed Forest School area; • A bright, spacious and well stocked library; • Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching; • A dedicated room for music lessons; • A fully equipped sensory room; • Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space; • Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect; • On site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day; • Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.30pm; comprising a variety of after school Enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and drama as well as a daily breakfast club.

Our dedicated, passionate staff, supported by parents, governors and the Tenax Schools Trust are committed to nurturing our community to achieve excellence together in an environment where everyone is wise, trustworthy and compassionate. We hope that pupils will be guided by our vision and supported in life through understanding the power of our values of wisdom, compassion and honesty as they seek to make a positive difference to the world.

Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with two local churches: St Stephen’s Church and St Peter and St Paul, and we work closely with the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education to ensure our Christian ethos is theologically rooted and permeates every avenue of our school community, teaching and learning.

The Tenax Schools Trust is a strong and growing family of seven primary schools, one secondary school, the Kent Teaching School Hub and an initial teacher training provider, Teach Kent & Sussex. Our Trust includes Church of England and community schools, who are united by a shared ambition for our pupils. We welcome pupils and families from all backgrounds and from all faiths and none

Why work for us? · Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary.

· Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you. Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.

In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor. Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities. We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Becks Hood
• Address:2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB
• Telephone: 01732676040
• Email: recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk